Daddy's Gurl

Daddy's Gurl
Title card from 2021 to 2023
Genre	Sitcom
Written by	Chris Martinez Tina Samson-Velasco John Lapus
Directed by	Chris Martinez
Starring	Vic Sotto Maine Mendoza
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	175
Production
Executive producer	Aila R. de Jesus
Producers	Marvic C. Sotto Antonio P. Tuviera
Production location	Philippines
Editor	Vanessa de Leon
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	20–35 minutes
Production companies	GMA Entertainment Group M-Zet Productions
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	October 13, 2018 – May 6, 2023

Daddy's Gurl is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Chris Martinez, it stars Vic Sotto and Maine Mendoza in the title role. It premiered on October 13, 2018 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up replacing The Clash. The series concluded on May 6, 2023 with a total episodes of 175 episodes. It was replaced by Open 24/7 in its timeslot.

Premise

After the passing of Barak's wife, he decides to live in the condominium unit in Manila of his aspiring city girl daughter, Visitacion, in order to watch and take care of her, much to his daughter's surprise. He barely made a living for them, while he talks to the picture of his wife.

Cast and characters

Cast

Vic Sotto

Maine Mendoza

Wally Bayola

Benjie Paras

Lead cast

• Vic Sotto as Barak Otogan
• Maine Mendoza as Visitacion "Stacy" Otogan

Supporting cast

• Wally Bayola as Marikit Otogan / Matilda
• Angelika Dela Cruz as Oprah Saavedra
• Oyo Boy Sotto as Lance Saavedra
• Benjie Paras as Tom
• Kevin Santos as Daboy
• Jelson Bay as Jerry
• Chichirita as Beauty
• Chamyto as himself

Guest cast

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on June 13, 2020. In October 2021, John Lapus joined the series as a writer.

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Daddy's Gurl earned a 13.6% rating.

Accolades